Today's snowfall: No need to pull out the shovels

View full sizeThis morning's light snow obscures trees in the distance along Kings Highway in Mannington Township. The snow is expected to leave only a coating, mostly on grassy and untreated surfaces today.Staff Photo by Bill Gallo Jr.

It’s snowing, but there shouldn’t be a need to get out the shovels.

After weekend temperatures in the 50s, the workweek has brought us back to reality — it’s still winter.

Light snow began falling at midmorning in the southernmost reaches of New Jersey, with the heaviest seen in Cumberland and Salem counties with some creeping northward into the Gloucester County area.

The snow is expected to continue through the morning, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

The heaviest accumulations — maybe up to an inch — are expected in areas to the south. Temperatures are expected to reach into the mid 30s, according to the weather service.

By 11 a.m. this morning, with snow still falling steadily, grassy, non-paved surfaces already had a light covering in downtown Salem City. Roadways, sidewalks and parking lots remained simply wet from the precipitation.